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Welcome to the Dorset AONB

An accessible rocky shore with rich marine life. Marine Centre contains displays and aquaria.

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Owned/managed by: Private owner/Dorset Wildlife Trust
Grid reference: SY905792
Location: Kingston 3 ½ miles
Access information: Telephone centre for information on disabled access
Dogs allowed
Toilets
Guided walks, talks, slideshows, equipment available for underwater observation
Approach via toll road to cliff top car park
What can I see there? Fossils can be picked up on the beach (use of geological hammers not permitted).
Best time to visit: Low tide
Opening hours: Easter - October 10am - 5pm (Marine Centre)
Transport links: Buses from Kingston. Car parking for 600 cars. Coaches by prior arrangement.
Contact: Dorset Wildlife Trust 01929 481044

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Latest News

Drawing Inspiration Project takes off
An exciting new project that seeks to bring new life to old landscape art is to get off the ground with a series of public meetings in April and May.
New funds for local landscape projects
The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty partnership is pleased to open their Sustainable Development Fund again this year for community groups, businesses and individuals across Dorset. Over £30,000 is available to support environmental and community projects across Dorset.
Wild Purbeck celebrates first year
Representatives from Dorset are attending a special event in London today (26^th March) to mark the first anniversary of England’s Nature Improvement Area (NIA) programme.
Charmouth Bridge wins design award

The fabulous footbridge at Charmouth which we featured earlier this year has won a prestigious national award for its design – well done to all involved.
New Smugglers' Trail at Stonebarrow

We are always looking for new ideas to get people to explore this fantastic landscape more and the new Smugglers' Trail is our latest. For something different, visit Stonebarrow near Charmouth and be a smuggler for the day!

Latest Events

Purbeck Art Weeks

Thu Jun 06 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Fri Jun 07 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Fri Jun 07 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Sat Jun 08 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Sat Jun 08 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Sun Jun 09 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Purbeck Art Weeks

Sun Jun 09 @11:00AM - 16:00

Purbeck Art Weeks: "Purbeck Diversity"
Saturday 25 May-Sunday 9 June
11am-4pm
Exhibition of paintings, sculptue, jewellery, ceramics and photography specially selected by Purbeck Art Week
Held iin the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle.
FREE
Bridport Feast Night

Wed Jun 12 @ 5:00PM -

Bridport Town Centre Feast Night

5pm - late

for all food and drink lovers, Bridport is really the place to be, bustling streets lined with indepenent food shops, restaurants, pubs & cafes offering high quality local produce for all to enjoy
Sixpenny Brewery Open Day

Sat Jun 22 @12:00PM - 17:00

Sixpenny Brewery Open Day

Come and join us at Sixpenny Handley for a hog roast, beer, music and fingerposts!!

12-5 Saturday 22nd June
Church Knowle Food Fayre

Sat Jul 20 @10:00AM - 15:30

Come and celebrate all the local food and drink that Purbeck has to offer

Saturday 20th July 10-3:30 @ Church Knowle Village hall & grounds

Over 30 stalls, selling and tasting everything from Ice Cream - Bread, locally reared venison - and locally grown veg, chocoate - Cheese.This year for the first time it has the Dorset Farmers Market Food demonstration kitchen.